Do you think that people can start abusing substances or alcohol

By getting caught up in the wrong crowd?

Even if they had a good childhood with good parents and happy memories ??

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I think it boils down to the mental strength and disposition of the kid. Some are strong and never give in...others succumb quickly...and upbringing is irrelevant, bc two siblings can have opposite outcomes.

The only benefit might be in an intervention from supportive family members. But basically it ends up that someone else must step in and make better choices for them.